RMS Mauretania Passenger List - 6 October 1909

Front Cover of a Saloon Passenger List from the RMS Mauretania of the Cunard Line, Departing 6 October 1909 from New York to Liverpool via Queenstown (Cobh), Commanded by Captain John Pritchard. GGA Image ID # 20f96d26c3

Senior Officers and Staff

1. Commander: Captain John Pritchard
2. Surgeon: B. Sydney Jones
3. Purser: T. Graham
4. Assistant Purser: Ernest G. F. Brown
5. Chief Steward: F. V. Jones
6. Typist and Steno: Miss Casey

Saloon Passenger Notes

1. Charles Frederic Moberly Bell (2 April 1847, Alexandria, Egypt – 5 April 1911, London) was a British journalist and newspaper editor. He was the managing director of The Times during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, where his innovations included founding the forerunners of the Times Literary Supplement and the Times Educational Supplement and co-sponsoring the Encyclopedia Britannica.
2. Richard Hartshorne (December 12, 1899 – November 5, 1992) was a prominent American geographer, and professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, who specialized in economic and political geography and the philosophy of geography. He is known in particular for his methodological work The Nature of Geography, published in 1939.
3. Robert Chambers Reamer (1873–1938) was an American architect, most noted for the Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone National Park. A number of his works are listed on the National Register of Historic Places for their architecture. In 1909, Reamer accompanied the Childs on a tour of European hotels, apparently in preparation for future work.
4. Harry W. Child (1857–1931) was an entrepreneur who managed development and ranching companies in southern Montana. He was most notable as a founder and longtime president of the Yellowstone Park Company, which provided accommodation and transportation to visitors to Yellowstone National Park from 1892 to 1980. Mr. Child, along with park superintendent and National Park Service administrator Horace Albright, was singularly responsible for developing the park as a tourist destination and constructing much of the park's visitor infrastructure. (NOTE: Based on the information included in Note 3, the listed name of H. H. Child is incorrect and should be H. W. Child.)
5. Sir Frank Ree (31 October 1851 – 17 February 1914) was a British railway manager, General Manager of the London and North Western Railway and the North London Railway from 1909. Born in Walham Green, he was the son of Dr. Henry Pawle Ree. He was made a knight bachelor in 1913.
6. Melville Elijah Stone (August 22, 1848 – February 15, 1929) was an American newspaper publisher, the founder of the Chicago Daily News, and the general manager of the reorganized Associated Press.
7. Sir William Henry White, KCB, FRS, FRSE (2 February 1845 – 27 February 1913) was a prolific British warship designer and Chief Constructor at the Admiralty.

General Information for Passengers

Meals will be served in the Saloon at the following times: —

• Breakfast, from 8.30 to 10 a.m.
• Luncheon at 1 p.m.
• The usual Dinner will be served at 7 o'clock, but passengers who wish to dine at
• 7.30 or 8'clock may arrange parties and order specially prepared Dinner as desired from the Head Waiter, not later than 2 o'clock.
• Supper, if required, must be ordered before 10 o'clock.

The Bar will be closed at 11.30 p. m., and the Smoking Room at midnight.

Seats at Table should be arranged with the Second Steward.

Baths —Many comfortable bathrooms are provided. The Bathroom Steward or Stewardess will attend to bathing arrangements upon the passenger's request — no charge is made for baths.

Letters and Telegrams — Passengers desiring to have these forwarded by the pilot from Sandy Hook must hand the same (fully prepaid) to the Purser within one hour after leaving the pier.

Divine Service on Sunday at 10.30 a.m.

All inquiries regarding Baggage should be made to the Baggage Master.

Steamer Chairs may be hired from the Deck Steward at a cost oi $1.00 for the voyage.

Smoking —Gentlemen are requested not to smoke in the Saloons. Staterooms or Companionways.

Valuables — The Company is not responsible for theft if valuables or money are kept in the staterooms. These should be placed in charge of the Purser for deposit in his safe, and a receipt will be given on the Company's form. As no charge is made for carriage, the Company cannot accept any responsibility for loss or damage, however arising, but passengers can protect themselves by Insurance. Passengers should obtain a receipt on the Company's form for any additional Passage Money or Freight paid on board.

Exchange of Money— The Purser is authorized to exchange money at the following rates: He will give American money for English at $4.80 to the pound sterling and English money for U. S. Currency at 1 pound sterling for $4.95.

Attendance —The Stewards have strict instructions to attend to the wants of the passengers promptly and courteously.

Dogs — Passengers are notified that dogs cannot be landed in Great Britain unless a license has been previously procured from the Board of Agriculture, London. License forms can only be obtained by direct application to the Department before the dog is taken on board.

Library —The books in the library, which may be obtained upon application to, the Library Steward, are at the disposal of passengers, free of charge.

An Experienced Surgeon is attached to every steamer. The Surgeon is authorized to make customary charges, subject to the approval of the Commander, for treating passengers at their request for any illness not originating on board the ship. In the case of sickness contracted on board, no charge will be made for medicine and attendance.

Through Booking —The establishment is announced of a Joint Service of the Cunard with the Peninsular & Oriental and with the Orient Royal Mail S. S. Companies, by which, via England or the Mediterranean, passengers may be booked to or from Egypt, Asia. China, Japan, Philippines, Australia, and New Zealand. Particulars of rates, sailings, and connections on application.

Automobiles — The Purser can give full information to passengers who wish to hire automobiles for touring purposes. Upon receipt of instructions, Marconigrams will be sent to Head Office to order the same.

Arrivals in Boston. —When any of the Company's steamers arrive at the Wharf after 8 p.m., Passengers can remain on board overnight and land after breakfast the following morning.

Arrivals at Fishguard—With the view of shortening the time to London and the Continent, the steamers from New York will call at Fishguard, weather and circumstances permitting, where the connection will be made with special trains of the Great Western Railway, making the journey to London in 4 ½ hours.

Arrivals in Liverpool — Time of Landing Passengers — When any of the Company's steamers arrive alongside the Liverpool Landing Stage after 8 p.m., it is optional for the passengers to go on shore that night. In the event, however, of their remaining on board they will be landed after breakfast the following morning either by tender or on dock as circumstances may make desirable. If any of the Company's steamers cannot arrive alongside the Landing Stage at Liverpool by 9.30 p.m., the steamer will not be brought to the Stage until the following morning, except under special circumstances.

To prevent inconvenience and to meet emergencies, any passengers desirous of disembarking on the arrival of the steamer will, when the vessel reaches the river (but not later than midnight), be landed, with hand baggage only, by tender, provided that the Purser is advised immediately after departure from Queenstown of the passenger's wish to do so. Notice will be placed in the Companionway on arrival at Queenstown advising passengers of anticipated arrival at Liverpool and arrangements for landing.

Special trains run between Riverside Station, Liverpool, and Euston Station. London, in connection with the arrival and departure of steamers. All the other Railway Stations in Liverpool are within a few minutes drive of the Prince's Stage.

Johnson's Riviera Agency — Passengers visiting the Riviera will kindly note that Messrs. Johnson, 4 Place Massena. Nice, are authorized Agents for the sale of Cunard Line passage tickets. Full information regarding sailings, rates, etc., will be furnished on application.

Agency at Rome. — Full information regarding passage via Cunard Line services may be obtained from Messrs. Ad. Roseler, Franz & Figili, 20 Via Condotti, Rome.

A Stenographer and Typist is on board for the convenience of Passengers.

Passengers holding Through Tickets to London (Euston) can travel via Liverpool. Manchester, Crewe, Stafford. Birmingham, Nuneaton, Rugby, Northampton, Wolverhampton, and break the Journey at all or any of these Stations, provided the journey is completed within three months.

Passengers holding Through Tickets for London (St. Paneras) can travel via Manchester, Miller's Dale (for Buxton), Matlock-Bath, Derby, Trent, Leicester, Kettering, Bedford, Luton, and St. Albans and break the Journey at all or any of these Stations, provided the journey is completed in three months.

Passengers holding Through Tickets to London (Paddington) may, at their option, go or return either by the Royal Oxford Route or via Shrewsbury. Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Warwick, Leamington, Banbury, Oxford, and Didcot or by the Worcester Route via Shrewsbury, the Severn Valley, Worcester, Evesham, Honeybourne Oxford and Didcot, and Reading Maidenhead; and Slough (for Windsor); or by the Hereford and Gloster Route, via Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Leominster, Hereford Ross, Gloucester, the Stroud Valley, and Didcot; and break the Journey at these Stations.

Passengers from other parts of England may also break their journey at the principal towns where their trains pass —inquiry to be made from the Station Masters. In all cases, however, the journey, whether on a Single Ticket or the outward half of a Return Ticket must be completed within three months from the date of issue.

Passengers holding tickets to Paris are also entitled to three months in which to finish the Journey.

This Steamer is fitted with Marconi's system of Wireless Telegraphy and also with Submarine Signaling Apparatus.

WIRELESS TELEGRAM RATES

UNITED STATES - The minimum Marconi rate, via Sea Gate, Babylon. Sagaponack or South Wellfléet (Cape Cod), or through the medium of a passing steamer and one of these Stations, is 8s. 4d. for ten words. Each extra word 6d; text only counted; address and signature free; land charges additional: all charges must be prepaid.

The minimum rate via Siasconsett or Cape Race, or through the medium of a passing steamer and these Stations is 12s. 6d. for ten words. Each extra word 9d; text only counted: address and signature free: land charges additional: all charges must be prepaid.

The minimum Marconi rate via Sable Island, or through the medium of a passing steamer and this Station is 16s. 8d. for ten words. Each extra word 1s.; text only counted: address and signature free: land charges additional: all charges must be prepaid.

UNITED KINGDOM—The Marconi rate via Crookhaven or other stations in the United Kingdom, or through the medium of a passing steamer, is 10d. per word. Every word in address, text and signature counted: land charges additional; all charges must be prepaid.

SHIP TO SHIP —Rate 8d. per word. Every word in address, text and signature counted, and all charges must be prepaid.

Title Page, RMS Mauretania Saloon Passenger List, 6 October 1909. GGA Image ID # 20f9761254

Important Notice: Fishguard was the New Port of Call for Eastbound Steamers in 1909. RMS Mauretania Saloon Passenger List, 6 October 1909. GGA Image ID # 20f9bcf21a

Cunard Mediterranean-Egyptian-Adriatic Service Provided by the Carmania and Caronia, 1909. RMS Mauretania Saloon Passenger List, 6 October 1909. GGA Image ID # 20f9c7f87f

Sailing Schedule for the Four-Screw Turbine Steamers Lusitania and Mauretania, Liverpool-New York, and New York-Liverpool, from 18 September 1909 to 29 December 1929. Insert from the RMS Mauretania Saloon Passenger List, 6 October 1909. GGA Image ID # 20fa16276f

Cunard Atlantic Fleet, 1909. RMS Mauretania Saloon Passenger List, 6 October 1909. GGA Image ID # 20fa3ba23f

Sailing Schedule, New York and Boston-Liverpool, from 7 September 1909 to 21 February 1910. Ships Included the Campania, Carmania, Caronia, Ivernia, Lusitania, Mauretania, and Saxonia. NOTE: The Sylvania is a Freight Steamer and Does Not Carry Passengers. RMS Mauretania Saloon Passenger List, 6 October 1909. GGA Image ID # 20fa83835c

Sailing Schedule, Mediterranean-Adriatic Service, from 7 October 1909 to 9 March 1910. Ships Included the Carmania, Caronia, Carpathia, Pannonia, and Ultonia. RMS Mauretania Saloon Passenger List, 6 October 1909. GGA Image ID # 20fab68528

Route Map/Chart of the Atlantic Ocean and Memorandum of Log (Unused), RMS Mauretania Saloon Passenger List, 6 October 1909. GGA Image ID # 20fae5aa04

Passenger List Images Contributed by Chris Crofts, December 2023-January 2024.